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Anita Gupta, DO, Anesthesiology, San Diego, CA

AnitaGuptaDOMPP, PharmD, FASA (She/Her)

Anesthesiology San Diego, CA

Pain Medicine, Perioperative Care, Regional Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology

Anesthesiologist, Pain, Health Policy, Innovation

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  • Office

    University of California San Diego Health
    Anesthesiology, Pain
    San Diego, CA 92103

Summary

  • Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, PharmD, FASA, is a distinguished leader in healthcare and policy with a notable career spanning several prestigious roles and recognitions. She served as Chief Surgeon in New York City and has been honored as one of the Top 10 Women of Influence by Fierce Healthcare. As a World Economic Forum Medical Expert on the Future of Health, Dr. Gupta contributes her expertise to shaping global health innovation.

    A Harvard Business-Princeton alum, she is a member of the National Academies of Sciences Global Forum and a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. Her commitment to advancing global health, drug policy, and innovation, has been recognized with the Patient Advocacy Award from the National Academies of Practice. Her influential work includes one of the top 50 most cited commentaries on pain management and the future of health.

    Dr. Gupta's academic credentials include dual doctorates in medicine (DO) and pharmacy (PharmD), health policy (MPP), and management (GMP) from Rutgers, Rowan, Princeton and Harvard Business, respectively. She completed her anesthesiology residency at Georgetown University and a pain fellowship at Johns Hopkins University.

    Notably, she was the first woman physician anesthesiologist appointed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to expand naloxone, the first opioid overdose antidote, at the US FDA. Additionally, she was the first female co-chair of the ASA Committee on Prescription Opioid Abuse.

    Recognized as one of the Top 100 Inspiring Leaders in biotech for her advocacy on behalf of women and patients, Dr. Gupta is also celebrated as a Top 10 Emerging Leader in the field for her leadership in patient-centric biotech innovations. Her contributions have been further acknowledged through her role as a Goldman Sachs 10K Business Scholar and her service on the Board of Governors for the Asian American Association of Princeton University, as well as on the Board of Directors for Healthy Women.
  • Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, PharmD, FASA | Medical Expert

    Anita Gupta, DO, MPP, PharmD, FASA, Medical Expert

    Anita Gupta, World Economic Forum

    Dr. Anita Gupta is a globally recognized physician-pharmacist, World Economic Forum Member Expert, Top 10 Women of Influence-Fierce Healthcare®, Princeton-Harva

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    Physician-Pharmacist, Author of 50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should Know

    The 4 Key Signs Your Pain Could Actually Be Fibromyalgia

    Dr. Anita Gupta, Anesthesiologist, and Faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | Dr. Anita Gupta Discusses on HealthiNation

    When Seconds Count®: Kathleen Callahan

    When Seconds Count story of Kathleen Callahan, a patient who worked with her physician anesthesiologist, Anita Gupta, D.O., Pharm.D., after still suffering w...

    Dr. Anita Gupta on How to Pain-Proof Your Life

    Dr. Anita Gupta on How to Pain-Proof Your Life. Medications for mild, moderate and severe pain.Subscribe to Dr. Anita Gupta's Channel: htt...

    Dr. Anita Gupta on Pain Proofing your Life: Treating Pain During

    Dr. Anita Gupta on Pain Proofing your Life: Treating Pain During a National Emergency. Subscribe to Dr. Anita Gupta's Channel: https://www.youtu...

Education & Training

  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2003
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Pain, Anesthesiology
  • Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Ernest Mario School of PharmacyPharmD
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyDO, Medicine, Alumni Leadership Award
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityMPP, Health and Health Policy (HHP)
  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business SchoolGeneral Management Program (GMP), Management, Strategy

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2019 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 1999 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State License 2023 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State License 2005 - 2024
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
  • American Society of AnesthesiologistsFaculty of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Person of the Year, City of New York City of New York, 2023
  • Distinguished Fellow, National Academies of Practice National Academies of Practice
  • Member, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Forbes: Five Ways AI is Advancing the Future of HealthNovember 2023
  • How Dr. Anita Gupta Uses the Wisdom of Powerful Women to Guide Her Journey in MedicineNovember 2023
  • Silent Epidemic: Unmasking the Rise of U.S. Maternal MortalityOctober 2023
  • Xylazine: A Potent Contributor to the Opioid Crisis in AmericaOctober 2023
  • Future of Health: Transforming Telehealth for Patient Centric Pain TreatmentOctober 2022
  • 50 Studies Every Anesthesiologist Should KnowDecember 2018
  • Pharmacology in Anesthesia PracticeMarch 2013
  • Interventional Pain MedicineMarch 2012
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Press Mentions

  • CDC Proposes to Roll Back Restrictions Previously Recommended for Prescribing Opioids
    CDC Proposes to Roll Back Restrictions Previously Recommended for Prescribing OpioidsFebruary 10th, 2022
  • The FDA Approved a New Drug to Prevent COVID-19—Here’s What Experts Think
    The FDA Approved a New Drug to Prevent COVID-19—Here’s What Experts ThinkDecember 18th, 2021
  • What We Can Do About the Opioid Crisis During the Pandemic
    What We Can Do About the Opioid Crisis During the PandemicSeptember 7th, 2021
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Committees

  • Pain Committee, American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Analgesic and Anesthetic Committee, US Food and Drug Administration
  • Pharmacy and Manufacturing Committee, US Food and Drug Administration
  • Scientific Advisory Committee, US Department of Defense
  • Board Director, California Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Scientific Technical Advisor, National Quality Forum
  • Global Forum of Innovation, National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine
  • Advisory Committee, National Academies of Practice
  • Board Member, New Jersey Society of Anesthesiologists

Research History

  • Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?authuser=2&hl=en&user=fshxbyIAAAAJ
  • Scopushttps://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?a
  • Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anita-Gupta-19

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Spanish, Urdu